By Shawn McMullen Jesus prayed that his followers would be united, even as he and the Father are united (John 17:20, 21). Paul urged believers to “make every effort” to maintain unity (Ephesians 4:3). It seems strange, then, that some people who identify with Christ ignore this clear biblical mandate. Why would someone […]
By Shawn McMullen I know many Christian parents who are deeply committed to raising children who know and love God. They read books, search for helps on the web, and frequently talk to other Christian parents. Some attend weekend seminars and retreats led by popular authors and speakers. They’re always on the lookout for […]
By Shawn McMullen I am now the most miserable man living. If what I feel were equally distributed to the whole human family, there would be not one cheerful face on earth. Whether I shall ever be better, I cannot tell. I awfully forebode I shall not. To remain as I am is impossible. […]
By Shawn McMullen In a third world country, a heartsick mother gingerly cradles her infant son. Having watched him closely for several months, it’s become evident he’ll never lead a normal life. The father ekes out a meager existence tilling drought-plagued farmland. The family lives in a survival paradox—barely able to feed their children, yet […]
By Shawn McMullen It’s one of the most unattractive items in our kitchen, but we continue to use it. We have our reasons. Soon to enter its fifth decade of service, the napkin holder was crafted (and I use the term loosely) in the mid 1960s from a bottle of dishwashing detergent. I was […]
